Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Summer Rose Program, Ambassador Program and Los Angeles County Youth Summer Jobs Program City Council October 5, 2015 Item 19

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Summer Rose Program – Realizing Opportunities through Summer Employment Program Requirements Pasadena Residency Youth 14 – 24 years Household Income – Low to Moderate 2

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Youth Worker Placements City departments Local Non-Profits Private Businesses 2008 – Private Sector Placements 100% Personnel costs paid for small business (less than 10 employees) 50% Personnel costs paid for mid and large size employers 3

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs 2012 – Job Training Model Implemented 8 hours of paid training experience Communications Public Speaking Business Professionalism Resume Development Training provided by Ideal Youth 4

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Other Placements – Programs Careers in Conservation Collaborative effort between the National Park Service, Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, State Parks, Pasadena Unified School District and City of Pasadena. Students enrolled at Muir High School enrolled in Engineering and Science Pathways Academy 5

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs 2015 Summer Rose Program 600 applications distributed – at 11 sites 400 completed applications 400 interviews scheduled 350 students interviewed 185 students placed – 140 hours/$9.00 per hour $234,249 salary funding 6

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Ambassador Program Established in 2001 as a year round program Creates opportunities for youth to become active in their community Paid work experience Hosts at various City events Partners with local non-profit organizations Community Service hours required Provides training in communication, entrepreneurship, job preparation and life skill development. 7

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Ambassador Requirements Enrolled in 9 th through 11 th grade Minimum age – 14 years Attend Pasadena Unified School District Schools Must maintain a 2.5 GPA Must complete an application and interview process Mandatory Parent commitment 8

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Los Angeles County Youth Summer Jobs Program Administered by Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) 6 Weeks of paid work experience 25 hours of paid training and 10 hours pre- employment training Placements in private, public and non-profit sectors 9

Edit department name in master view Update on Youth Employment Programs Program requirements Pre-selected by eligibility for DPSS Los Angeles County residency 14 – 24 years of age Right to work in the U.S. Work permit, if under 18 years Register for Selective Service if male at least 17 years of age 10